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Posts tagged “summer”

Summer Weight Down Comforter Options

Summer bedding can go across the board. Sheet only. Blanket only. Sheet and blanket. Summer weight comforter - maybe? For us, it’s the latter but we still are trying to figure which down-comforter i...

Summer Sublets in Southern California

Summertime is a great time to get away and explore a new place, take some time off and get perspective. Oftentimes way cheaper (and way nicer) than a hotel is finding a sublet in the area you want to...

A New Look at Slipcovers

We spent this past weekend in Malibu where slipcovers, friendly to wet bottoms and sandy feet alike, are an integral part of a beach casual decorating style that demands ease and easy care. This livi...

Casablanca Lantern From Z Gallerie

We spied these Casablanca Lanterns at Z Gallerie and noted their similarity to West Elm's Summer Lantern. The Z Gallerie versions are still cheaper even though West Elm's just went on sale:...

IKEA DYNING Chair Pad With Foot Rest

With Summer approaching and Spring in full swing, it's time to start enjoying the outdoors. If you're one of the many that only have a small balcony, this item from the Summer collection at IKEA could...

Peacock Melamine Dishware from Jonathan Adler

You'll have to excuse us, because we're really getting way too into melamine, and we know it. But we can't help that so many people are making great melamine dishware and that we've got summertime on...

Melamine Trays from NotNeutral

Unbreakable, sleek and fun. These melamine trays from NotNeutral are perfect for hosting a garden party or for use on a landing strip or desktop to keep odds and ends from spreading everywhere. Our ...

How To: Clean Patio Furniture

It's warm enough in LA to start entertaining outside, but is the furniture up to snuff? Or covered in a haze of winter, smog and...mildew?...

Smith and Hawken's Fun in the Sun Table

We're starting to lazily dream about summer picnics and having people over for a quick bite and a trip down to the beach. We love this retro inspired table, small enough for a balcony or our small ga...

Summer Style at West Elm

We rounded up our favorite outdoor lighting a while ago before West Elm released their new lanterns for summer. Along with some other new pieces, we're getting impatient for summer. ...

Dealing with Fleas

We had awesome 80 degree weather this weekend and everyone at our house took some time to be outdoors. Unfortunately warm weather, living by the beach, and two cats equals fleas in the bed....